Just thinking ...

First day …
8/21/2007 6:21:04 PM by: Elsi

First day jitters—
Will the teachers like me?
Will the kids like me?
What will my schedule be like?
I hope I'm not late!
What should I wear?
If I say something dumb, will everyone laugh at me?
School supplies ...
the smell of freshly sharpened pencils,
a newly opened box of crayons,
a brand new spiral that's never been written in,
a supply box that isn't scribbled on yet,
those really cool pocket folders I went to seven stores to find ...
The first day of school
is full of concerns,
excitement,
wondering,
worrying,
hoping ...
and I'm 60 years old!